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A large group of people poses outdoors; women in black dresses stand and sit on the grass in front, while men in black suits stand in a row behind them, with tall trees and a building in the background.
Tour Choir concert dates announced

Susquehanna University’s choir is going back on tour during the 2026 Spring Break. This year the…

Two women stand beside a piano in an office. One, in a red dress, points to a music stand while the other, in a gray top and jeans, listens attentively. Shelves, a desk, and a backpack are visible in the background.
Susquehanna excels at voice competition

Susquehanna University hit a high note at the Allegheny Mountain Chapter’s National Association of Teachers…

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Symposium to honor early American music

The years between 1860 and 1920 saw an extraordinary explosion of new musical styles in…

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Musical ensembles invited to perform at professional conferences

Two of Susquehanna University’s musical ensembles have been invited to travel north this winter to…

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Patrick Long named dean of the School of the Arts, Humanities

Patrick Long, dean of the School of the Arts and the School of Humanities, Susquehanna…

Six people pose indoors on a wooden stage with a grand piano and brick wall in the background. Five are standing, one is seated in front; one person holds a violin. All are smiling and dressed in casual or semi-formal attire.
Ciao, Orvieto Musica!

Julia Dudek ’26 was introduced to Orvieto by her Sigma Alpha Iota fraternity sisters and other music…

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Choir readies for spring tour season

Susquehanna University’s choir is preparing for a busy spring semester of concerts and vocal clinics…

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Levinsky wins international awards for third CD release

Susquehanna University’s Gail Levinsky, professor of music, won two international music awards for her recently…

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Orchestra director selected for competitive conducting workshop with Cleveland Pops

Zachary Levi, assistant professor of music and orchestra director at Susquehanna University, was one of…

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Hinton presents model for the performance of African American music at predominantly white institutions

Understanding music within its cultural and historical context is crucial for both performers and audiences…

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April events at Susquehanna

April brings an assortment of events to Susquehanna University — including Grammy-Award-winning Chanticleer, choral and…

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March events at Susquehanna

March brings an assortment of events to Susquehanna University — including recitals, lectures, a student…

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February events at Susquehanna

Susquehanna University’s spring 2024 semester opens with a wide variety of events — including an…

A conductor in a tuxedo leads a group of musicians playing wind instruments in an auditorium. The musicians follow his direction, with music stands and sheet music in front of them.
Susquehanna University’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble releases CD of live performances

Susquehanna University’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Eric Hinton, has released…

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Music, theatre to stage two one-act operas

Fête Galante never before fully staged in U.S. Susquehanna University’s departments of music and…

A collage of moments at Susquehanna University in 2023, including students celebrating, lifting a trophy, playing instruments, relaxing outside in autumn, giving a speech, working in labs, and participating in sports.
Year in Review: Our favorite things from 2023

A historic, record-breaking capital campaign, compelling faculty-student research, a world-renowned classical musician performed on campus…

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Community invited to annual Christmas Candlelight Service

Susquehanna University invites the community to enjoy its Emmy Award-winning Christmas Candlelight Service at 7:30…

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Faculty musicians to debut compositions at international showcase

Gail Levinsky, professor of music at Susquehanna University, and her trio have been invited to…

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Alumna’s beloved piano to find new home at Susquehanna University

A beautiful Baldwin grand piano will be played by Susquehanna University musicians for generations to…

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October events at Susquehanna

October brings a nationally recognized musical ensemble, a unique film festival, academic lectures and more…

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September events bring theater, art, music, literature

September brings theatre performances, a gallery exhibition, a reading, a concert and a unique lecture…

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Alumna Earns Fulbright to United Kingdom

Madelyn Correllus is a recipient of the esteemed Fulbright U.S. Student Program award from the…

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Itzhak Perlman Wows at Susquehanna

Susquehanna University hosted internationally renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, with pianist Rohan De Silva, for a…

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Violin Professor Premieres Piece in Washington

Jennifer Sacher Wiley, associate professor of music at Susquehanna University, had her composition, Hanukkah Medley,…

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The Office Is a Stage for Alumnus at the Metropolitan Opera

Since entering graduate school, Lee Steiner ’09 said his dream job has always been to…

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Music Crosses Language Barrier in Spain

Soon after John Yore ’23 set off for Barcelona to begin his summer internship with…

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Alumni Serve Country in Military Music Ensembles

Teacher, performer, accompanist. These are careers you would expect for a graduate with a music…

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Music Professor Awarded Modern Band Fellowship

Susquehanna University’s Adrienne Rodriguez, assistant professor of music and coordinator of music education, recently completed…

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Music Made It Happen

How do we make music being in different places? This was the very relevant…

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University Choir Selected to Perform in Boston

Susquehanna University’s choir has been selected to perform at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern…

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Third Time’s A Charm for Fulbright Winner

Luke Duceman ’18 has received his second Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for an English…

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Harmonic Combustion Sings Into the Semifinals

Susquehanna University’s a cappella ensemble, Harmonic Combustion, has advanced to the semifinal phase of the…

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In Tune With Music Career Options

In the classroom, on the stage or behind the scenes, music degrees have opened doors…

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Elizabeth Ennis Earns Barrymore Nomination for Costuming

Elizabeth Ennis, artist of costumes Susquehanna University’s Elizabeth Ennis was recently nominated for a Barrymore Award…

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November Events at Susquehanna

November welcomes a new series of literary, musical and theatrical events to Susquehanna. All…

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Orchestra Director Earns National Recognition

Susquehanna University’s Jordan Randall Smith has received national recognition for his work as music director…

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Alumna Turns 105

Susquehanna University’s oldest living alumna celebrated her 105th birthday Sept. 25. Dorothy Moyer, of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania,…

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October Events at Susquehanna

October ushers in a new art exhibition, academic lectures, a reading, an array of recitals,…

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President Green Releases Book of Musical Repertoire

Susquehanna University President Jonathan D. Green’s latest book, “Choral-Orchestral Repertoire: A Conductor’s Guide,” offers an…

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Music Alumna Pursues Career in Performing Arts Industry

After graduating from Susquehanna, Carissa Sweet ’18 continued her journey into the performing arts industry…

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Music Grad Lands Band Directing Position at Oklahoma State University

As assistant director of bands at Oklahoma State University, Tyler Austin ’12 has achieved his…

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Candlelight Service Set for Dec. 4

Join the Susquehanna University community for our Emmy Award-winning Christmas Candlelight Service at 7:30 p.m….

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GO Program Inspires Grad to Move Abroad

Melissa Lee ’14 studied for a few weeks in Japan through our GO program during…

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‘Christmas at Susquehanna’ Wins Emmy for WVIA

The television special Christmas at Susquehanna: The 50th Anniversary Candlelight Service has won a Mid-Atlantic…

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November Events at Susquehanna

November brings a theatre production, lectures, readings and a unique concert marking the 100th anniversary…

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Triple Major Becomes Award-Winning Teacher

Susquehanna helped Allison Crowell, an award-winning teacher, build her skills and confidence.When Allison Crowell arrived…

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October Events at Susquehanna

October brings a musical performance, a theatre production, a visiting writer, a juried art exhibition…

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Music Alumna Pursues Teaching Career

Annabelle Luebke ’14 loves her job teaching middle school chorus in Ashburn, Va., and soon…

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September Events at Susquehanna

September brings drama, music and a lecture on resilience to Susquehanna University. All events are…

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Students ‘Check Out’ the Human Library

Teacher-in-residence Harvey Edwards shares his story.Human books like Born From the Great Migration, Black Girl…

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Department of Music Presents Concerts

Our Department of Music will present several concerts of instrumental music throughout the month of…

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Students Pitch Business Ideas in First-Ever House of Hawks

Susquehanna’s first ever House of Hawks competition brought students before a panel of judges to…

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Student Musicians to Perform in Upcoming Events

Susquehanna University’s student musicians will perform in various upcoming events presented by the Department of…

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University Choir to Embark on Spring Break Tour of Northeast

The celebrated Susquehanna University Choir, under the direction of Christopher Hoster, will perform at locations…

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Internship Leads to Job at Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center

Wanting to explore new areas of the country and careers “beyond the more obvious choices,”…

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